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Michigan's loss to Michigan State has opened up the Big Ten East division race.

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Missed opportunities leave Badgers wanting more in loss to Michigan

By Lorin Cox | Oct. 1, 2016

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Two words hung on the minds of the Wisconsin Badgers (1-1 Big Ten, 4-1 overall) as they left the Big House after their 14-7 loss to the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (2-0, 5-0): missed opportunities. Michigan gave UW a number of chances to take control of the game, as the usually sound Wolverines played their sloppiest game of the season, but time and time again the Badgers failed to capitalize. “We couldn’t really get any drives going,” redshirt freshman quarterback Alex Hornibrook said.

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Hornibrook struggles in second start, defense not enough to topple No. 4 Michigan

By Lorin Cox | Oct. 1, 2016

The Wisconsin Badgers’ 14-7 loss to the Michigan Wolverines was quintessential Big Ten football.

PODCAST

Cardinal Zone Podcast: Episode 5

Sep. 30, 2016

In this week's Cardinal Zone Podcast, sports editor Bobby Ehrlich hosts football writer Lorin Cox and football columnist Zach Rastall, who discuss the Badgers top ten matchup with the Wolverines.

Badgers avenge '08 loss with win over Wolverines

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DC Roundtable: Predictions for Week 5

Sep. 30, 2016

Thomas Valtin-Erwin, sports editor: Wisconsin score: Michigan 17, Wisconsin 14 These are two absolutely lights-out defenses.

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First and Eleven: Upset Harbaugh throws full on tantrum

By Bobby Ehrlich | Sep. 30, 2016

After watching Wisconsin demolish Michigan State in East Lansing, Jim Harbaugh stormed into athletic director Warde Manuel’s office demanding that he get every Michigan celebrity at the game this Saturday.

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Week 5 features several playoff contenders squaring off

By Bremen Keasey | Sep. 30, 2016

As the calendar changes to October, the playoff race starts to heat up and coaches’ seats start getting a little toasty, even as the weather gets chillier.

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has his boys at the forefront of the national scene once again.

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Wisconsin, Nebraska move up after wins

By Zach Rastall | Sep. 30, 2016

The big story of the weekend in the Big Ten was No. 11 Wisconsin’s merciless 30-6 beatdown of No. 8 Michigan State in East Lansing.

The Badgers are looking for their second win against a top five opponent.

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Cooling Peppers key for Badgers in Ann Arbor

By Isaiah De los Santos | Sep. 30, 2016

Michigan: Don’t get frustrated The Badgers don’t care that Michigan is ranked No. 4; that’s just a number.

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In small sample size, Hornibrook's statistics have propelled Badgers

By Jonathan Mills | Sep. 30, 2016

Whether they are displayed on stat lines or stitched onto jerseys, numbers are forever integrated with sports.

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Michigan looking to make run for title

By Jeremy Smith | Sep. 30, 2016

It’s been a while since the Badgers have faced off against their old Michigan rivals. One week after playing Michigan State for the first time since the thrilling 2012 Big Ten Championship game, Wisconsin will battle the Michigan Wolverines for the first time since 2010.

Sojourn Shelton has made some big plays this season, but also made his fair share of mistakes.

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No pressure, no problem: UW secondary ready for Michigan

By Andrew Tucker | Sep. 29, 2016

Against Michigan State last week, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Wisconsin’s defensive secondary dictated the game.

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Chryst, Granato, Sheffield discuss team's upcoming games

By Isaiah De los Santos | Sep. 27, 2016

Football The Badgers thrust themselves into the national spotlight (again) with an eye-opening win at Michigan State, shocking the Spartan faithful as well as many experts across the nation.

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Breakdown: Hornibrook makes NFL throws in first start

By Lorin Cox | Sep. 27, 2016

The Alex Hornibrook era for the Wisconsin Badgers could not have gotten off to a better start Saturday as the redshirt freshman quarterback was everything fans could have asked for and more.

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Mondays with Rasty: Hornibrook's poise in the pocket makes Wisconsin a legitimate contender

By Zach Rastall | Sep. 26, 2016

Are you a Wisconsin fan who forgot what it’s like to have a quarterback who can step up and make a throw when the team needs it on third down?

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Clement regains form, Hornibrook impresses in blowout upset of No. 8 Michigan State

By Jessi Schoville | Sep. 24, 2016

The No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers (1-0 Big Ten, 4-0 overall) continued to roll on Saturday, upsetting the No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (0-1, 2-1) in East Lansing, Mich., 30-6.

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Hornibrook shines, defense stifles Spartans in Big Ten opener

By Lorin Cox | Sep. 24, 2016

Any doubts about the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers (1-0 Big Ten, 4-0 overall) after last week’s close win over the Georgia State Panthers are now gone as they upset the No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (0-1, 2-1) in a 30-6 win in East Lansing to remain undefeated. No one knew quite what we would see from redshirt freshman quarterback Alex Hornibrook in his first career start, but he blew any expectations out of the water, finishing 16-of-26 for 195 yards, a touchdown and an interception in one of the better performances by a Wisconsin passer in recent years. He dropped dimes up and down the field on the Spartans’ defense, his only interception coming on the last throw of the first half on a failed Hail Mary attempt.

PODCAST

Cardinal Zone Podcast: Episode 4, Wisconsin travels to East Lansing

Sep. 23, 2016

Sports editor Thomas Valtin-Erwin, football writers Lorin Cox and Andrew Tucker, and football columnist Zach Rastall preview Wisconsin's Big Ten opener against Michigan State.

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Ohio State jumps Michigan for top spot, UW slips to fourth

By Zach Rastall | Sep. 23, 2016

It was another topsy-turvy week for Big Ten football, with both highs and lows for some of the conference’s top teams.

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Questions at QB, special teams key to Big Ten opener in East Lansing

By Ethan Levy | Sep. 23, 2016

Wisconsin Stuff Scott For years, Wisconsin football has used a philosophy reminiscent of teams like the current Minnesota Vikings or the 1985 Chicago Bears—ground-and-pound offense and physical, tough defense.

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Skatin’ Steffes: From the ice to the gridiron

By Ben Pickman | Sep. 23, 2016

Midway through the first quarter against Akron, redshirt senior tight end Eric Steffes lined up on a third and sixth as one of the two players at the end of the Wisconsin line of scrimmage.